Tarpons square off against Florida team

Perry PitreSports Correspondent

Published: Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 6:01 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 11:40 p.m.

GALLIANO — Coming off South Lafourche's best season in years, and with the need to replace 19 of 22 starters from that team, head coach Terry Farmer is understandably anxious to get a look at his new team.

Farmer got that chance as the Tarpons scrimmaged against Bradenton (Fla.) Academy on Friday night at South Lafourche stadium.

“Bradenton would be one of the top teams in our district,” Farmer said. “They're not in shape yet, but their top 13 or 14 kids are as good as anyone.”

Both talent and the need for work were evident on Bradenton's first play, a 30-yard pass from quarterback Aaron Dorsey that was right on target for a wide open Richard Waddey, who simply missed the ball as it flew between his outstretched arms.

The Tarpon defense stepped it up after that, with a 3-yard loss, an incompletion and a sack following the almost-touchdown.

Griffin also connected on a couple of nice passes to receiver Hunter Alario. Griffin hit Alario on a short flare to the left, before Alario cut back across the field for a 25-yard gain.

Alario also caught a touchdown in the corner of the end zone on a nicely thrown ball, only to see the touchdown called back due to excessive celebration.

Bradenton scored on a 15-yard run from running back Jared Williams, son of head coach Walter Williams. Williams also had a 60-yard run from scrimmage but was brought down short of the goal line on a Bruce Lee tackle.

South Lafource did put the ball on the ground a few times, with one drive marred by two consecutive fumbles, both recovered by the Patriots.

“It's just a scrimmage, but we did a lot of nice things,” Farmer said. “We came off the ball well. We hit hard. We executed pretty decently. But we dropped a few passes, and we had the fumbles. Other than those two things, I'd have to give us an A+. But those fumbles and drops, those are the things that put you way behind. But it was a great scrimmage and a wonderful night.”

<p>GALLIANO — Coming off South Lafourche's best season in years, and with the need to replace 19 of 22 starters from that team, head coach Terry Farmer is understandably anxious to get a look at his new team. </p><p>Farmer got that chance as the Tarpons scrimmaged against Bradenton (Fla.) Academy on Friday night at South Lafourche stadium. </p><p>“Bradenton would be one of the top teams in our district,” Farmer said. “They're not in shape yet, but their top 13 or 14 kids are as good as anyone.”</p><p>Both talent and the need for work were evident on Bradenton's first play, a 30-yard pass from quarterback Aaron Dorsey that was right on target for a wide open Richard Waddey, who simply missed the ball as it flew between his outstretched arms. </p><p>The Tarpon defense stepped it up after that, with a 3-yard loss, an incompletion and a sack following the almost-touchdown. </p><p>New Tarpon quarterback Seth Griffin showed some nice moves running inside, gaining positive yardage consistently. Running backs Justin Galjour and Brook Eymard showed consistency as well, with 4- and 5-yard gains the rule rather than the exception.</p><p>Griffin also connected on a couple of nice passes to receiver Hunter Alario. Griffin hit Alario on a short flare to the left, before Alario cut back across the field for a 25-yard gain. </p><p>Alario also caught a touchdown in the corner of the end zone on a nicely thrown ball, only to see the touchdown called back due to excessive celebration. </p><p>Bradenton scored on a 15-yard run from running back Jared Williams, son of head coach Walter Williams. Williams also had a 60-yard run from scrimmage but was brought down short of the goal line on a Bruce Lee tackle. </p><p>South Lafource did put the ball on the ground a few times, with one drive marred by two consecutive fumbles, both recovered by the Patriots. </p><p>“It's just a scrimmage, but we did a lot of nice things,” Farmer said. “We came off the ball well. We hit hard. We executed pretty decently. But we dropped a few passes, and we had the fumbles. Other than those two things, I'd have to give us an A+. But those fumbles and drops, those are the things that put you way behind. But it was a great scrimmage and a wonderful night.”</p>